March, 2019 Words for the Wise
End of Third Quarter March 15th!
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, March 10th.
HAC Open to View Report Cards on Friday, March 22nd!
SPRING BREAK MARCH 25th - April 2nd. Students return on April 3rd.
Set Sail for New Adventures!
Ahoy Owen Families,
Our fabulous third, fourth and fifth grade students will be showing what they know during their journey in learning this year the weeks following Spring Break. They will start taking the required Illinois Assessments for Readiness (IAR) when we return from Spring break. The window for testing is from April 3-26th; however, each grade level will have their own schedule during this time. The classroom teachers for each grade level will send out the scheduled days soon.
During these weeks each of the intermediate grade levels will take three math and three English/language arts assessments. Fifth graders will also take one Science assessment. For more information on the Illinois Assessments for Readiness (IAR) and to take practice tests visit http://www.isbe.net.
To show our support for our Owl-Standing Owls, the CC! Kids Cabinet has created spirit days to show our school wide support for our older Owls. We also have a few special surprises for the test-takers too! Thank you for helping us inspire our students to do their best!
Wed., April 3rd - Our future’s so bright we have to wear shades. Wear sunglasses.
Thurs., April 4th - Be cozy and comfortable while you work! Wear your PJs.
Friday, April 5th - Put on your thinking cap! Wear a hat.
Mon., April 8th - Put your best foot forward. Wear silly socks.
Tues., April 9th - Hit a grand slam today! Wear Cubs, White Sox or other baseball wear.
Wed - April 10th - Twin or Triplet Day - Dress like your friend(s), teacher, etc.
Thank you for joining us in encouraging them to do their best to show what they know without causing unnecessary anxiety or stress.
Kids First,
Captain K. Earlenbaugh
CHARACTER COUNTS! Everywhere and all the time!
Starting with character education and moving to character action is not a year-long journey, it is a life-long journey. We want our passengers to learn about character education, but more importantly we want our passengers to apply these character traits in their daily lives.
Thank you for teaming with us in this journey by looking for your child applying these positive characteristics in their lives outside of school. We'd enjoy hearing from you.
CC! Pillar of the Month - MARCH 18-May 31
Citizenship --Volunteer, Cooperate, Make the World a Better Place
Be a Hero - an ordinary person doing extraordinary things.
CC! Wise Word of the Week:
3-11 - Courage
3/18 - CITIZENSHIP - our sixth pillar of CHARACTER COUNTS!
4-1 Patriotism
4-8 - Leadership
4-15 Loyalty
4-22 Temperance
4-29 Optimism
CHAMP it out when you are on board the Owen Citizenship!
Student Technology Assistant Team (STAT) Starts at Owen
On Tech Tip Tuesday this week they shared the following: Are you looking for a new way to open a new tab? I have just what you are looking for. Just press Ctrl-t on your Chromebook keypad and a new tab will open INSTANTLY!
Look for more information coming to our Owen learning community soon.
Students Earning a Positive Referral
Congratulations to the following Owl-Standing Owen Owls for earning a Positive Referral since the last newsletter for demonstrating exceptional character. Any staff member may acknowledge a student who exemplifies great character on a regular basis. We encourage you to celebrate this with your child. We recognize each student during morning announcements. He or she will sign our Kids for Character Positive Referral Book and place a personal Owl-Standing Owl of Character on our Kids for Character Tree in the main hallway.
Each quarter students who earn two or more Positive Referrals and have no office behavioral referrals have a special celebration that is planned by our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Team (PBIS Team). At the end of the year students earning three or more Positive Referrals will enjoy a Limo ride, lunch, and fun at Commissioner's Park with Captain Earlenbaugh.
Please join me in recognizing the following students:
Julia Wood, Joanee Li, Natalie Plumb, Krithik Senthilkumar, Musaib Sharief, Addison Harrison, Arjun Hejamadi, Mrithula Vivek, James Baule, Siana Koleva, Reese Kovarik, Ashray Jaggi, Amy Sundstrom, Jenny Jacob, Varvara Hudenko, Jayna Kush, Eric Sundstrom, Sam Switt, Henry Williamson, Kaylee Kovarik, Hardik Taparia, Evan Rater, Quinn Thomas, Savannah Sciacca, Kailash Kannan, Loren Hoffmann, Claire Flaherty, Nate Nelson (2), Remais Alhajri, Nina Silva-Parris, Collin DeVer, Nour Mohamed, Brianna Rados, Arav Kochrekar, Dhruva Ramaraju, Lillian Caylor, Samantha Tokarz and Mason Moreno.
CC! Monthly CHAMPion Bus Behavior!
Each month the students on one of our bus routes is recognized for demonstrating the six pillars of CC! The students have shown respect and responsibility while at bus stops, riding the bus, in the hallway during dismissal, lining up in the gym, while loading the bus, and for following the safety expectations.
Congratulations to the students of BUS #7 and their staff leaders for modelling "CHAMP"ion behavior! The week of March 11th the students will have "free sit" at lunch.
December - BUS #2
November Bus #7
October Bus #4
September Bus #1
January Bus #6
February Bus #7
Who will it be in March?
Upcoming Events at Owen
March, 2019
1st - No School District Institute Day
2nd - OWEN'S SPRING RESALE - 7:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
4th - 5th grade Family Game Night 6:30-7:30 p.m.
13th - 2nd grade Family Night - performance starts at 6:30-7:30 p.m.
14th - Pi Day - Wear Green as we learn about the mathematical equation of Pi and celebrate St. Patrick's Day (3.17.19)
14th - General PTA Meeting - Elections of new officers - 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the LMC.
15th - End of Third Quarter
19th - RESCHEDULED- Incoming Kindergarten Parent Information Night - 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the LMC.
22nd - 3rd grade Rain Forest Curriculum Party
SPRING BREAK - March 25th-April 2nd
APRIL
3rd - Students return to school at 8:50 a.m. following Spring Break
9th - Practice Evacuation/Fire Drill
10th - General PTA meeting 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the LMC
12th - Donuts with Dads 8:00-8:45 a.m. in the MPR
18th - World Kaleidoscope - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
19th - NO SCHOOL
Kids First,
Captain Kim Earlenbaugh
Email: kim_earlenbaugh@ipsd.org
Website: www.owen.ipsd.org
Location: 1560 Westglen Drive, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: 630-428-7300
Twitter: @owenelementary